Can't change search engine from Duck Duck Go

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My default search engine is Google. I have it set.
What I have tried:

  • I Deleted Duck Duck Go completely from the Search Engine list in Settings
  • I have tried setting other search engines as default - still searching Duck Duck Go from address bar
  • I have disabled all extensions
  • I reset Browser settings
    I have read countless threads with similar issues either blaming on extensions or claiming that a reset fixes it

Nothing I have tried so far is working…

Hopefully someone came help

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@scottodono,
Thanks for reaching out and for taking the time to at least read through some of the other threads on this issue. Saves us a lot of time.

So not that i don’t beleive you, but can you please share a screenshot of what you see on your brave://settings/searchEngines page? Something like this:

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@scottodono,
Thank you for the screenshot.
So it does look like Google is the default at this time. I would wager this is an issue with the browser cache. If you were to open a Private browsing window or new profile, you likely would not have this issue in that profile/window.

I would recommend a couple things here:

  1. Can you please visit duckduckgo.com, click on the “tune” icon, then click on Site settings --> Delete data then test and see if the default search in the browser works with the selected engine.

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  1. If the above does not work, can you please try clearing your cache/data in the browser in general by going to Settings --> Delete browsing data, relaunch the browser and then test to see if the issue is resolved.

Let me know what you find out.

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Its strange. I have not done anything and it seems to be working now.

Where is the “tune” icon?

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@scottodono,
In the image above it’s the one in the address bar that I’ve clicked on:

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Very strange. I’m glad it’s working for you now. Will leave this thread open in case the issue resurfaces.

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Problem came back. Still going to Duck Duck Go. I did try the Delete Data from the site settings

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